Associate Director Labor Relations at Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR

Associate Director Labor Relations Location: Tyson on Thompson - Springdale, Arkansas Internal Management & Management Support Applicants: Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Referral Payout Eligible: No Continue growing with our family. Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply! Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. Management Level: P5 Job Summary: The Associate Director, Labor Relations, leads the execution of the company’s labor strategy across union and non-union sites. This role partners with Labor Directors, Business Leaders, and Human Resources Leaders to drive strategic alignment and coordinate efforts across business segments. The Associate Director provides subject matter expertise in labor and employee relations, including contract administration, grievance handling, collective bargaining, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, training, and compliance. This role produces deliverables for senior leadership and builds the strategic acumen, organizational relationships, and operational depth that align with the Labor Director career path. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Drive the execution of labor relations strategies across business segments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, legal requirements, and positive employee relations objectives. Provide strategic input at the divisional level and ensure the labor relations function is planning proactively, not just reactively. Coordinate efforts across business segments, leveraging the skills of others to keep key initiatives on track. Partner with Labor Directors and business leaders to develop and execute negotiation strategies for collective bargaining agreements and related agreements. Lead risk mitigation efforts and contingency planning related to workforce disruptions in coordination with operations leaders. Collaborate with in-house Legal Counsel and external attorneys on labor relations strategy, planning, and compliance. Ensure business strategies align with federal, state, and local labor laws and facility compliance standards. Design and facilitate compliance, policy, and positive employee relations training for people leaders. Oversee CBA administration, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures, guiding management as needed. Manage internal and external business relationships and represent the organization in meetings between management and labor groups. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Advanced degree preferred. Work Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in labor relations or a related field, with demonstrated experience working closely with unions and in collective bargaining environments. 5+ years with an advanced degree. Prior experience coordinating across multiple business units or sites preferred. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Special Job Competencies: Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications is preferred. Communication Skills Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to adapt communication style for diverse audiences across all organizational levels, including senior leadership. Ability to introduce and lead change effectively. Leadership & Strategic Skills High proficiency in leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to influence others. Advanced knowledge of professional standards, methods, and concepts in labor relations and HR management. Solid understanding of collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration. Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence others, and maintain strong working relationships at all levels. Strategic mindset with the ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and sound judgment. Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret labor relations data (e.g., cost, membership, risk) to inform decision making. Analytical, interpretative, and evaluative thinking skills. Coaching, leadership, and people development skills. Knowledge of business unit functional strategy and well-versed in the interrelationships among organizational areas. Supervisory: None Travel: Approximately 6 to 10 domestic trips per year. Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.